If you signed in with a Microsoft Account during Windows setup, Windows 11 automatically truncates your user folder to the first five letters of your email address. Following the steps above is the only way to "fix" this default behavior.
Type the following command and hit Enter: wmic useraccount get name,sid
Sometimes, after changing the folder name, the name displayed on the Start Menu might still show the old name or the first five characters of your email. Here is how to fix the display name: change user folder name windows 11
This process involves editing the Windows Registry. While the method below is safe if followed correctly, modifying the registry can cause system instability if errors are made.
Windows 11 hides the true "Administrator" account by default. Let's wake it up. If you signed in with a Microsoft Account
Double-click ProfileImagePath and change it to the folder path (e.g., C:\Users\NewName ). Clean Up :
: You cannot rename the folder while you are signed into it. Rename the Folder : Open File Explorer and go to C:\Users . Here is how to fix the display name:
Note: If you get an error saying the folder is in use, ensure the original user account is completely signed out or restart the computer and log back into the TempAdmin account.
: Once you've verified everything is moved, you can delete the old account. Option 2: The Registry Method (Advanced)
